Afghan migrants in Pakistan are seeking an extension from the government as the deadline for deportations looms tomorrow. Many, including established business owners, are anxious, recalling the hardships of previous deportations.
Criticism against the deportations is mounting, with refugee representatives and rights activists condemning the forced returns, citing violations of international norms. Civil rights advocate Diba Nikzad urges intervention from the Pakistani government and international bodies like the UN.
Activist Asefa Stanikzai stresses the urgent need for action from Afghan authorities and international organizations to stop the deportations.
Abdul Jabbar Takhari, consul of the Islamic Emirate in Karachi, appeals to the Pakistani government, requesting peaceful residency for Afghans with ACC and POR cards or, if deportation is inevitable, a clear timeline for preparation.
The first wave of deportations saw around 600,000 Afghan migrants leave Pakistan, exacerbating the regional migration crisis.
